The proposal, which would first require an affirmative vote from the City Council and the support of Mayor Walsh, would eventually need the state Legislature’s endorsement because speed limits are set at the state level, the Boston Globe reported.

"It’s the most common complaint in my district — speed," City Councilor Frank Baker, who held Wednesday’s hearing, was quoted by the Globe. “We’ve gotten some complaints that, ‘We are going to be driving around like turtles here.’ Not the case."

Boston Transportation Department Commissioner Gina Fiandaca said that Boston traffic crashes were responsible for at least 23 fatalities last year, according to Fox 25, which added that six people have died so far in 2016.